Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Stonegate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Minster
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- All Saints Church, North Street
- A New Vision For York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Treasurer's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Feeding Roman York
- The Norman Abbey
- York Railway Station